Understanding How a Mast Cell Disorder Can Affect You
Everyone has mast cells. They’re a type of white blood cell found throughout your body’s connective tissue and bone marrow. They live, for example, in your skin, intestinal lining, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and airways. When mast cells function properly, they help protect your body from foreign substances and injury by releasing chemicals also called […]
What You Can Expect During Your Immunotherapy Appointment
Seasonal and year-round allergies can interfere with your quality of life and enjoyment of the outdoors. The first line of defense for allergies is to avoid the allergen. But for those who are allergic to pollen, trees, grass, dust mites, mold spores, and bee venom, that means avoiding the outdoors for a good part of […]
Food Allergies: Symptoms to Look Out for and How to Handle Them
Unlike seasonal allergies, which come and go, food allergies are always there. Food allergies are common among both children and adults with about 15 million Americans having one or more. Food intolerances are often confused with food allergies. In some cases, the symptoms are similar, but an allergy can have far more serious health effects. […]
Why You Should See a Doctor If You Think You Are Suffering from Asthma
Every year, asthma strikes more and more people. About 26 million people in the United States have asthma, which is about 8.3% of the population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asthma was the cause of 14.2 million doctor visits and 1.8 million emergency room visits in 2016. That same year, more than […]
Worried You May Have Immunodeficiency Disorder? Top Things to Look For
Your immune system is a group of protective cells and proteins that are charged with keeping unwanted viruses, infections, and disease out of your body. When unwanted bacteria or germs enter your system, your immune system sends cells to attack them. But if your immune system is not working properly, these cell defenders may not […]
The Flu and Asthma
As Flu season gets underway, it is important for everyone to be informed on key facts about the Flu. The Flu is a potentially dangerous infection for anyone, but many of our patients at AIR Care are at a higher risk for complications from the Flu, especially those with asthma. In fact, asthma is the […]
What is the Microbiome?
WHAT IS THE MICROBIOME The term “good bacteria” is by now familiar, and probiotic supplements and foods have been found on supermarket shelves for some time. Humans are colonized by trillions of microorganisms that include bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoans.1 The microbiome refers to all the microorganisms, and their DNA, living within the human body. The […]
Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies
Pollen-Related Food Syndrome: Exploring Potential Links Between Food and Pollen Allergies If you have food allergies to certain plant-based foods or select other types of food, more research is showing that your symptoms may actually be caused by a secondary allergy and not a true food allergy. This so called “secondary allergy” is actually a […]
The Benefits of Fish Oil to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s normal defense response to infection and injury. It is often associated with redness, swelling, heat and pain. Normally, inflammation is controlled by the body, and it resolves in a timely way once the injury is resolved. It is essential to the body’s maintenance of good health. However, inflammation that does not […]
5 Symptoms of Anaphylaxis and Mast Cell Disorder
Mast cells, a type of white blood cell, are part of your immune system. They’re found in all parts of your body’s tissues. When mast cells function properly, they release chemical mediators to combat extreme stress, feelings of danger, or allergens. These chemical mediators, such as histamines, cause inflammation and other symptoms while helping to […]